Statement by the Commission and the High Representative ahead of the 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster

“European Commission Statement Brussels, 25 Apr 2026 Forty years ago, the disaster at the Chornobyl Power Plant marked one of the gravest nuclear disasters in human history. Its true toll, long obscured by Soviet secrecy, has only become clearer over time. To this day, its legacy remains a stark reminder that ensuring nuclear safety depends on transparency, robust safeguards and international cooperation.

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